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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by TacomaTyler_2002, Jan 7, 2020.

  1. Jan 7, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

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    TacomaTyler_2002 [OP] New Member

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    I'm new to the 4Runner forum but I'm a member on the Tacoma forum. I drive a 2002 Tacoma but I just got my girlfriend this 97 4runner. Its a one owner mechanic owned clean title 3.4l automatic 220k for $3800. Has a leaking valve cover gasket but that's all that I can tell what is wrong with it so far.

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    TacomaTyler_2002, Jan 7, 2020
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    Clutchplate, DesertRoads, SKT_07 and 4 others like this.
  2. Jan 7, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    SlvrSlug

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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
    SlvrSlug, Jan 7, 2020
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  3. Jan 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    Matze

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    Matze Fremdsprachler

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    Welcome aboard
     
    Matze, Jan 7, 2020
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  4. Jan 7, 2020 at 10:44 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    Welcome! :thumbsup:
     
    WallyT4R, Jan 7, 2020
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  5. Jan 8, 2020 at 5:33 AM
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    Mohoman

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    Welcome from TX! Those cover gaskets will be an easy job, let’s hope that’s all that’s wrong :woot:
     
    Mohoman, Jan 8, 2020
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  6. Jan 8, 2020 at 5:59 AM
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    Rallypoint_1

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    Welcome from SoCal too!! I just did my VC gaskets....my leaked at 80k miles.
     
    Rallypoint_1, Jan 8, 2020
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  7. Jan 8, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    jgcaps

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    jgcaps Lovin the Colorado Life.!

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
    jgcaps, Jan 8, 2020
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  8. Jan 8, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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    welcome
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    Oldtoyotaguy

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    Oldtoyotaguy Paid cash for it

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    Welcome, you’d never see a vehicle that age look like that in Canada, well, maybe BC. There are still a few left clinging to life, but most have already been scrapped. The Ontario examples I see on the road are rough, rough, rough.
     
    Oldtoyotaguy, Jan 9, 2020
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  10. Jan 19, 2020 at 9:02 AM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

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    Well we’ve had the 4Runner for a couple weeks now and so far so good. Ive done an oil flush + Change, a new air filter, tire balance and rotation and cleaned mass air flow sensor. The other stuff I’ve done is all cosmetic, new floor mats, new weathertech bug deflector, new AC vent and new cup holders. This I plan on doing:
    • Power steering flush
    • Brake Flush
    • Fix the cigarette lighter and fog lights (both not working).
    • Throttle body cleaned
    • Replace hatch struts (ordered)
    • Replace fuel filter (ordered)
    • After market clear turn signals (ordered)
    • And new rim center caps (ordered)
    Highland 4602600 All-Weather Black Front Seat Floor Mat
    https://www.amazon.com/Highland-440...--------&vehicleName=1997+Toyota+4Runner&th=1
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/StyleLine-...?fits=Year%3A1997%7CModel%3A4Runner&epid=1179658257
    http://www.bh3dprinting.com/product/double-cup-holder-for-96-02-toyota-4runner/

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    TacomaTyler_2002, Jan 19, 2020
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  11. Jan 19, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    SlvrSlug

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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Nice, sounds like your all over it.
     
    SlvrSlug, Jan 19, 2020
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  12. Feb 20, 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    mem4runner

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    My fog lights aren't working either, while the switch lights up no problem. I checked the fuse and it's all good, most others have cited a bad ground as the problem...

    Let me know how your fog light fix goes, maybe it'll shed some light on mine - pun absolutely intended.
     
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  13. Feb 21, 2020 at 5:37 AM
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    brownbear Relax

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    NFab side steps TRD matte blk wheels K&N airfilter, go rhino rear hitch step,
    Welcome from FL. Clean looking rig.
     
    brownbear, Feb 21, 2020
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